Chinanews client, Beijing, March 17 (Reporter Zhang Ni) At present, the vaccinations of the new crown vaccine are being carried out in an orderly manner across the country.

Previously, vaccination in various places was mainly aimed at people aged 18 to 59 years old.

Recently, some places have started vaccination for people over 60 years old.

  What are the requirements for the elderly to be vaccinated?

What are the special precautions for vaccination?

Let's understand!

Data map photo by China News Agency reporter Hou Yu

Deploy the new crown vaccine for people over 60 years old in multiple places

  "As of March 14, 64.98 million people were vaccinated against the new coronavirus."

  This is the data disclosed by Li Bin, deputy director of the National Health Commission, at a press conference on the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council on the 15th.

  According to him, China is currently organizing and implementing vaccination in accordance with the principle of sequential advancement of key populations, high-risk populations and other populations, and steadily increasing the population coverage of the new coronavirus vaccine.

  The reporter learned that recently, many places have begun to vaccinate the elderly over 60 years old one after another.

  For example, according to the Beijing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, currently, Beijing has vaccinated some elderly people aged 60 and above who have a need for vaccination and who have good physical conditions in accordance with the overall arrangement of the country.

  In the next step, Beijing will implement comprehensive vaccinations for the elderly in a timely manner based on national opinions.

In addition, according to the progress of vaccine research and development and follow-up clinical trial results, Beijing will also arrange the city's vaccination work for people under the age of 18 in accordance with the unified national requirements.

  In Hefei, Anhui, Yaohai District, Shushan District, etc. have also recently announced that people with chronic diseases and elderly people over 60 years old, if they really need to be vaccinated against the new crown, can also be vaccinated after passing the health assessment of the vaccinator.

  Tianjin has made it clear that in the second half of 2021, the elderly (≥60 years old) and patients with basic diseases will be vaccinated at an appropriate time, and the immunization strategy will be adjusted in time according to the progress of the clinical trial of the new coronavirus vaccine.

Data map: Medical staff prepare vaccines at the temporary vaccination site set up at the Chaoyang Planning Art Museum in Chaoyang District, Beijing.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Hou Yu

Under what circumstances can the elderly be vaccinated against the new crown vaccine?

  Is it safe for the elderly to receive the new crown vaccine?

What conditions need to be met for vaccination?

This is the most concerned issue of the public.

  “The elderly should fully assess their health conditions before making an appointment. After coming to the scene, the staff will assess the elderly’s blood pressure and other conditions before the vaccination, and inquire about other health conditions in detail.” Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing is responsible for the reception. A staff member of the vaccine consultation told reporters.

  According to the staff, the vaccination site is now able to vaccinate the new crown vaccine for elderly people between 60 and 70 years old, but the staff also reminded that elderly people in need of vaccination should fully communicate with the on-site medical staff and inform the medical history.

  So, can patients with chronic diseases get the new crown vaccine?

  Pang Xinghuo, deputy director of the Beijing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told the media a few days ago that if chronic diseases can be controlled by drugs and the body can maintain a stable and good state, it can be vaccinated.

On the contrary, no matter what kind of disease you have, if you are in the acute phase, vaccination is not recommended.

  In a recent interview with the media, Kexing Holdings Chairman Yin Weidong also said that as an elderly person, as long as the high blood pressure is controlled, the blood sugar is stable, and the medication is normal, the new crown vaccine can be vaccinated.

However, if the hypertension is not well controlled, the hypertension should be treated first, and then the new crown vaccine should be administered after it has stabilized.

  According to media reports, in order to better serve the elderly, some vaccination sites in Beijing have been upgraded.

  For example, currently, there are 3 vaccination sites in Laiguangying area, with a daily vaccination rate of 2,000 to 3,000 people.

Vaccination work for people over 60 years old was officially launched on March 10, and on average about 170 elderly people were vaccinated every day.

The vaccination site has deliberately upgraded rescue equipment and medicines, adding blood pressure and blood sugar lowering medicines commonly used by the elderly, as well as blood glucose monitors and other equipment.

Data map: At the gate of a vaccination spot in Chaoyang District, Beijing, people are waiting in line and orderly.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Yang Kejia

Elderly people must monitor their vital signs after vaccination

  So, compared with young people, do the elderly have any special precautions after receiving the new crown vaccine?

  “The elderly need to monitor their vital signs after being vaccinated with the new crown vaccine, such as blood pressure.” Min Haiyan, chief physician of the Yunnan Provincial Infectious Disease Hospital, specially reminded the media in an interview a few days ago.

  Yin Weidong also reminded medical institutions that there should be some special monitoring after the new crown vaccine injection of the elderly, which is beneficial to relieve the tension of the elderly, and also facilitates the correct understanding of some coupling reactions that are not related to the vaccine, and can also provide door-to-door services through community organizations, etc. Ways to improve the convenience of vaccination for the elderly.

  It is worth noting that the "New Coronavirus Vaccination Hot Questions Answers" recently released by the Beijing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention clarified that when vaccination, you must carefully read the informed consent form and actively inform the medical staff of your health. The doctor will help determine whether the vaccination is possible. .

  Therefore, experts suggest that elderly people with poor eyesight should remember to bring their own reading glasses when vaccinated.

  In terms of guarantees for treatment of abnormal reactions, the national level is also strengthening.

  According to the news released at the press conference of the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council a few days ago, general hospitals above level 2 have been organized to be responsible for the medical treatment and protection of vaccination sites, and experienced emergency first-aid personnel have been dispatched with necessary medical equipment, medicines and other security. 120 ambulances are on duty at the scene.

Strict training of personnel involved in medical treatment to ensure that suspected abnormal reactions can be identified and dealt with immediately.

Unblock referral channels, establish green channels for treatment, and organize treatment with all efforts.

  In addition, at present, the State Council’s joint prevention and control mechanism has dispatched 15 supervision teams to various provinces for on-site guidance to ensure that various measures are implemented.

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